Plan to hold public vote and local gov’t election thwarted
- 6 years ago
South Koreans won't be voting in June on amending the Constitution, as the National Assembly thwarted plans for a public vote to be held alongside local elections.
Speaking at a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, President Moon Jae-in expressed regret over the failed attempt to revise the National Referendum Act, which was ruled unconstitutional back in 2014.
"As the Referendum Act was not revised on time, the plan to hold a public vote on the Constitution and the local government elections simultaneously was thwarted. The National Assembly did not even deliberate on the constitutional amendment I proposed, which includes the people's will."
President Moon apologized for not keeping his campaign pledge, as he expressed frustration over the National Assembly's decision.
He added that the proposed constitutional amendment is not for the President himself or the ruling party, but rather for the citizens as it expands citizens' basic rights and lowers the age of suffrage to 18.
Speaking at a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, President Moon Jae-in expressed regret over the failed attempt to revise the National Referendum Act, which was ruled unconstitutional back in 2014.
"As the Referendum Act was not revised on time, the plan to hold a public vote on the Constitution and the local government elections simultaneously was thwarted. The National Assembly did not even deliberate on the constitutional amendment I proposed, which includes the people's will."
President Moon apologized for not keeping his campaign pledge, as he expressed frustration over the National Assembly's decision.
He added that the proposed constitutional amendment is not for the President himself or the ruling party, but rather for the citizens as it expands citizens' basic rights and lowers the age of suffrage to 18.